Palace orders work suspension in govt offices in Metro Manila Tuesday, August 20

[hubag bohol]

August 20, 2013 7:31am
 

Malacañang on Tuesday morning ordered for the second straight day the suspension of work in government offices in Metro Manila, due to the heavy monsoon rain.

Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. issued the order upon the recommendation of PAGASA and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

"Upon both the recommendation of MMDA and PAGASA, the Executive Secretary has ordered the suspension of work in the government offices in Metro Manila today, Aug. 20, except those involved in disaster risk reduction and management," presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a statement issued after 7 a.m. posted on the Twitter account of deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte.

He also cited the orange rainfall advisory of PAGASA as another factor.

[Chongki]

yehey